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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.25, 811.50 and 507.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.25, 811.50 and 507.97 is: 701.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.25 : 811.50 = 507.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.25/811.50 = 507.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.25x = 811.50 × 507.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.25x = 412,217.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,217.66/587.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.95

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